RestorationProjectCoordinator

Title:Restoration Project Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to:Director of Grants

Location:Sacramento Modesto

Pay Scale:Hourly $26.20-$32.93

A thriving future for Californias environment and communities requires bold vision creative problem-solving and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partnersisgrowingourteamoftalentedtenaciouschange-makerstomeetthechallengehead on. Join us!

WhoWeAre

River Partners brings life back to California rivers.Weve revitalized more habitat along impaired California rivers than any other entity in the western U.S. having led hundreds of ecosystems that support imperiled wildlife improve flood safety boost the states climate resiliencereplenishandimprovefreshwaterresourcescreateopenspaceforcommunitiesand build stronger local economies. Since 1998 we have pioneered an innovative entrepreneurial approach to conservation combining modern farming cutting-edge science and diverse partnerships.

Wearemeetingtheurgentneedthisdecadetorestoreourriverwaysandseekpassionateteam members to help us grow our restoration footprint at an unprecedented pace and scale.

WhyYouShouldJoin Us

River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits including comprehensive health care insurance flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching life insurance disability coverage employee assistance programs and other well-being benefits. Were proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance. We strive to create an environmentthatbringsfulfilmenttoourteammemberspersonallivesbyofferingpaidtime off an alternative work schedule and flexible hours.

Position Description

As a Restoration Project Coordinator you will support project managers and development staff in the Chico Modesto and San Diego offices and across the organization with day-to-day technical planning and administrative activities. These include supporting staff in assigned project-basedwork;editingproofreadingandformattingtechnicalreportsproposalscontracts permitsand other documents;andcollectionandmanagementof variousformsoftechnicaland project financial data; also working in Deltek Vantagepoint to ensure projects milestones activities schedules budgets and other information is current and accurate.

EssentialFunctionsand Responsibilities

Proposal Development

• WorkwiththeScienceDevelopmentOperationsandAdministrativeTeamstosupport proposal development as requested.
• Developadministrativecomponentsofgrantandcontractproposalsforawidevarietyof funding agencies natural resource agencies land managers and local governmental agencies.
• Assistinthepreparationofproposalsubmittalsandroutingofdocumentscontracts subcontracts and other agreements for review approval and signature.
• Supportthedevelopment of complexbudgetsdraft budgetjustificationssecure internal approvalsliaisewithsubrecipientscheckproposaldocumentsforcomplianceandwork closely with the Director of Grants for organizational review and submission.
• Assist the Communications Team in assembling revising and maintaining current StatementofQualifications(SOQ)andotherorganizationalmarketingmaterialsforuse in bid and proposal preparation.

Project Coordination

• Serve as a communications hub for project managers at River Partners and external clientsandpartners-trackand monitorproject deliverablestimelinesandbudgetsand work with colleagues and partners to anticipate and mitigate project changes during projects lifecycles.
• Create update and maintain project data files within Deltek Vantagepoint ERP to provideaccurateandrelevantinformationforavarietyofpurposesincludingproject financial planning metrics and impact reporting and external communications.

• CollaboratewithAdministrativeTeamatRiverPartnerstosupportProjectManagersto appropriatelyscheduleandbudgetresourcestodeliver large-scaleriverand floodplain restoration projects across the region on time and within budget expectations.
• CoordinatewithProjectManagerstocreateanddistributeprojectinvoicesandprogress reports as per grant agreement or contract terms.

• Attendrecurringinternalmeetingsrelevanttothetasksbeingmanagedwhichmay include Science Operations and Regional Team meetings.

• LeadinternalteamcommunicationusingorganizationaltoolsincludingVantagepoint SharePoint and MS Teams notebooks and calendars as requested.
• Helptocreateandmaintainclearproceduresforvariousadministrativeprocessesas requested.
• Respondtoinquiriesinatimelymannerusingeffectiveinterpersonalcommunication critical thinking and problem-solving skills and methods as appropriate to address questions and/or concerns.

RequiredKnowledgeSkillsand Abilities

ScienceOperationsAdministrativeandCommunications)aswellasdozensofexternal partnerstosecureandmanagecomplexmulti-million-dollarrestorationprojectsalong rivers in California.

• Capabilitytotrackandmonitorprojectdeliverablesmanagingmultipledeadlineswith poise and accuracy.
• Enthusiasmandabilitytoreporttoclientsandfundersaswellasmaintaininggood working relationships with a diverse group of colleagues.
• Familiaritywithsubcontractingroutingschedulingandprogressreportingforgrantsand contracts.
• Strong writing and analytical skills must be able to read detailed documents and synthesizerelevantinformationrapidlycommunicateclearlywithteammembersand prepare cohesive written products independently and through collaboration.

• Creatively solve problems and learn new skills.
• Experience with project management software and contract deliverable tracking.
• Abilitytoworkinbothateamenvironmentandindependently.
• Mustbeabletoremaindedicatedandfocusedonmultipletime-boundtasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or associate degree and minimum of 3 years of experience in a professionalofficeenvironmentorequivalentcombinationofeducationandexperience.
• ProficiencyinworkingwithMicrosoftOfficeSuite(WordExcelTeamsPowerPoint Outlook) and SharePoint.
• ExperienceworkingwithDeltekVantagepoint(preferred)orotherproject-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform.
• Strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskillsthatmeetbusinesscommunication standards for email and correspondence.

• Excellentorganizationalskillstimemanagementandattentiontodetailsareessential.
• CommitmentandenthusiasmtocarryoutRiverPartnersmission.

• Provenexperienceworkingwithpublicagencies(preferred)andfamiliaritywithgrant programs or grant management.

Compensation

Salaryiscommensuratewithexperienceanticipatedtorangebetween$26.20to$32.93 hourly or $54500 and $68500 annually. River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off an alternative work week schedule flexible location and hours medical insurance and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.

Location

Thisposition will report fromourSacramento required. A hybrid schedule may be approved after the introductory period.

To Apply

Pleasesubmitacoverletterresumeandcontactinformationforthreereferencesto the link below

Careers at River Partners

Reviewof applicationswillbegin immediatelyandcontinueuntilthispositionisfilled.

RiverPartnersisanEqualOpportunity Employer

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy disabilitymedicalconditionreligionagemilitaryorveteranstatusoranyotherprotectedgroup status or non-job-related characteristic as directed by law.